UNICEF Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 4, 30 April 2026

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan

Source: UN Children's Fund

Please refer to the attached file.

Situation in Numbers

21.9 M People in need of humanitarian assistance (HNRP 2026)

11.6 M Children in need of humanitarian assistance (HNRP 2026)

942,000 Children under 5 expected to need treatment for severe acute malnutrition (HNRP 2026)

14.4 M People in need of humanitarian health assistance (HNRP 2026).

Highlights

UNICEF supported approximately 167,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) and returnees at Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala and Milak border points and surrounding reception areas with integrated emergency services, including health, nutrition, WASH, psychosocial support and immunization services.

Approximately 60,000 children, including 60 per cent girls, were reached through community-based education and Temporary Learning Spaces established to support children affected by displacement and return movements.

To strengthen emergency health system capacity, five emergency oxygen plants were installed in regional and provincial hospitals, helping sustain critical maternal and child health services.

Community engagement and accountability mechanisms were strengthened, reaching 1.8 million people with lifesaving information and documenting more than 24,500 pieces of community feedback, with over 92 per cent of cases addressed or referred for follow-up. ...